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Living in Patrick County, Virginia
Blue Ridge Parkway country: Stuart, Meadows of Dan, Mabry Mill, and Fairy Stone State Park. Rural mountain acreage where the parkway rides the county's crest.
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Commute & how people work
About 13% of Patrick County workers work from home and the typical commute runs 31 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 10% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 26% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 17% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 21% | |
| 45 min or more | 26% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 74% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 10% | |
| Public transit | 0.4% | |
| Walk or bike | 1% | |
| Work from home | 13% | |
| Other | 2% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Patrick County Public Schools reports a 96% on-time graduation rate, with 82% passing Math and 84% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Patrick County. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Walmart Supercenter, 19265 Jeb Stuart Highway, Stuart, VA 24171
Restaurants
- Hardee's, 314 South Main Street, Stuart, VA 24171
- Wendy's, 19260 Jeb Stuart Highway, Stuart, VA 24171
- El Rancho, 119 North Main Street, Stuart, VA 24171
- Tony's Pizza, 402 Patrick Avenue, Stuart, VA 24171
- Little Caesars
- Stuart Family Restaurant, 307 South Main Street, Stuart, VA 24171
Cafes & coffee
- Stagecoach, 121 North Main Street, Stuart, VA 24171
Shops & retail
- Dollar General
- T-Mobile
Health & medical
- Patrick County Health Clinic
Pharmacies
- Walgreens, 140 South Main Street, Stuart, VA 24171
Banks
- Carter Bank & Trust, 125 East Blue Ridge Street, Stuart, VA 24171
- First Community Bank, 940 Woodland Drive, Stuart, VA 24171
- First Horizon Bank, 114 West Blue Ridge Street, Stuart, VA 24171
- Truist, 100 Stonewall Court, Stuart, VA 24171
Auto services
- Advance Auto Parts, 19262 Jeb Stuart Highway, Stuart, VA 24171
Churches & faith communities
- Stuart Baptist Church, 108 West Blue Ridge Street, Stuart, VA 24171
- Stuart Church of Living Water, 101 East Blue Ridge Street, Stuart, VA 24171
- Bouldin Memorial Church
- Buffalo Ridge Church
- Community Church
- Dan River Church
Gas stations
- Exxon, 124 East Blue Ridge Street, Stuart, VA 24171
- Citgo, 16112 Jeb Stuart Highway, Stuart, VA 24171
Convenience stores
- Circle K, 124 East Blue Ridge Street, Stuart, VA 24171
- W & W Produce, 16112 Jeb Stuart Highway, Stuart, VA 24171
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Business listings start from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) and public local directories; owner-approved updates appear after review. Own or manage one? Claim or add your listing.
Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Patrick County: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Hospitals & health systems
- Patrick County Health Clinic
- Stuart Community Hospital, 25 beds
Manufacturing & factories
- Hopkins Lumber Contractors
- Hutchens Petroleum
- Kraeger Woodworking
- Narroflex
- Stuard Flooring
- Wilderness Stuards
Government & public sector
- Patrick County Courthouse
- Patrick County Emergency Management
- School Board Office
- Stuart Town Office
Major employers & offices
- Farmers Insurance
- State Farm
Business & industrial parks
- Patrick County Waste Transfer Station
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
What are property taxes like in Patrick County?
Patrick County's real-estate tax rate is about $0.73 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.73% a year).
How are the schools in Patrick County?
Patrick County Public Schools reports a 96% on-time graduation rate, with 82% passing Math and 84% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Patrick County?
The average commute for Patrick County workers is about 31 minutes, and 36% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Patrick County?
About 13% of Patrick County workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Patrick County.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- 1 area shows an explicit coming-soon state rather than a guessed price.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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